Whether it’s the Lawrence Arts Center, the Community Theatre or our Final Fridays arts walk, the arts are a vital part of the Lawrence culture.

Larry Norvell Band Shell, City Park, Manhattan

The recently completed Bettis Family Sports Complex on the Northeast corner of Lake Shawnee brings competitors of all ages and their families to the community.

The Ensley Botanical Gardens are part of a 6 1/2 mile walking and biking path that surrounds the Lake Shawnee Recreational Park. FIshing, boating, rowing and camping are just some of the activities available.

The Washburn University Alumni Association reaches out to approximately 39,000 alumni living in all 50 states and several foreign countries. Two thirds of Washburn's alumni live in Kansas and actively work to nurture and support the University.

Kansas State University Insect Zoo, Manhattan

Historic Riley County Courthouse, Manhattan

Flint Hills Discovery Center, Manhattan

Aggieville in Manhattan

Topeka's annual Huff 'n Puff Hot Air Balloon Rally is held at Lake Shawnee and features over 30 hot air balloons, some over 10 stories tall.

Gateway to Kansas State University, Manhattan

Konza Prairie outside of Manhattan

Strecker-Nelson Gallery, Manhattan

Sunset Zoo, Manhattan

Topeka's bold nightscape illuminates some of the diverse businesses and industries that together with a collaborative community help us remain one of the most business-friendly environments in the nation.

City Park pool, Manhattan

Enjoy casual and fine dining along with some great people watching on the streets of downtown Lawrence.

Commune with nature and your neighbors walking through one of the many parks located in Lawrence, including two just for your canine friends.

Commune with nature and your neighbors walking through one of the many parks located in Lawrence, including two just for your canine friends.

Hill's Pet Nutrition, headquartered in Topeka, is a major part of the city's innovative foundation and has one of the world's largest research and development facilities for canine and feline health research.

Industry partnerships, beginning in high school, along with local and and regional education institutions continue to feed a highly skilled workforce to the region.

Washburn University School of Nursing emphasizes excellence in teaching that prepares students to value lifelong learning. The richness of resources within the university and the community provide the opportunities for faculty and students to make significant contributions to health care delivery.

Stormont-Vail HeathCare is one of two major hospitals located in Topeka involved in clinical trials, allowing for research in the are of human health sciences.

Washburn University is nationally ranked, offering more than 200 programs leading from certification all the way to juris doctor degrees. Its 7,000 plus students enhance the tradition of an interactive relationship between campus and community.

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the high-profile medical and research facilities located in and around Topeka.